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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What food is made for Robin before he falls asleep when he reaches his destination in Section 9?
(a) Bannock.
(b) Stew.
(c) Colcannon.
(d) Dumplings.

2. What substance could hide soldiers attacking the castle?
(a) Rain.
(b) Sleet.
(c) Snow.
(d) Fog.

3. What does Robin chastise himself for doing - even in joy – in Section 10?
(a) Smiling.
(b) Crying.
(c) Yelling.
(d) Laughing.

4. In Section 8, who does the guardsman think might attack in the fog?
(a) The Germans.
(b) The Welsh.
(c) The Scottish.
(d) The English.

5. What do Brother Luke and John request of Robin in Section 6?
(a) That he sing.
(b) That he walk.
(c) That he say his prayers.
(d) That he do his daily swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother Luke say at the end of the novel?

2. What does Adam say about the strength of the attacking army?

3. Why is Robin grateful to the King?

4. What is the name of Sir Peter’s wife?

5. How does Robin get away from the Welsh soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Robin is received by Sir Peter and Lady Constance. Is the meeting a kind one, or not? What does Sir Peter say to Robin that reminds him of Brother Luke?

2. What is the plan for the attack on the Welsh? How will the aid army know when to strike, and how will they strike?

3. Describe Robin’s swim across the river in Section 9. What drives him to keep going, and what challenges his ambitions?

4. Explain Brother Luke’s response to Robin’s questions of whether or not he will walk. What does Brother Luke say, and how is this important for Robin’s self-esteem?

5. What happens when Robin reaches the assistance he needs in Section 9? Who greets him, and where do they go for aid? What plan is put into place for assistance?

6. Describe Robin’s new course of study and actions in Section 7, as devised by Brother Luke. What duties does his new life entail?

7. Describe the scene in Section 6 when Brother Luke guides Robin to swim, even though it is cold. What is his purpose in this?

8. Describe Robin’s plan for his escape to find help for the castle. How will he leave, what will he do if caught, and who will he seek for aid?

9. Describe the meeting of Robin’s mother and father with Robin. What is said, what are their reactions?

10. How are Robin and John-go-in-the-Wynd greeted on their arrival back into the castle in Section 10? What is given to John, and how does Brother Luke reward him?

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